A California Powerball player’s fortune played a special game. He narrowly missed the $443 million jackpot, but that does not mean he went home with nothing. This player’s ticket won four white balls and one red Powerball, earning him a cool amount of $63,554. As per California lottery officials, this victory cannot be deemed small in any sense, as it occurred in one of America’s most popular lottery games.
Where was the ticket purchased?
The lucky ticket was purchased at Northgate Market within the city of Bell. The city of Bell is situated merely 10 miles south of the center of downtown Los Angeles. The draw on Saturday, March 22. Even though the grand jackpot didn’t have any winner, the draw created thousands of big and small winners from all over the country.
Next up, everybody is waiting with bated breath for the next draw, scheduled for Monday, March 24. This time, the estimated jackpot is even larger, at $461 million, with a cash value of $217.2 million.
Powerball numbers and national winners
The winning numbers for March 22 were 6, 7, 25, 46, 57 and Powerball 12. The Power Play was 3x, and this doubled the prize money for non-jackpot winners.
Over 8.25 million tickets were won in the US, with values ranging from $4 to $150,000. This statistic indicates just how popular Powerball is and how it provides an opportunity for thousands of individuals to test their luck every time.
Previously, on January 18, an Oregon player won a $329 million jackpot. Nobody has won the top prize since then, which is why the jackpot value keeps rising.
How is Powerball played?
To win the grand jackpot in Powerball, players need to guess all five white balls and the red Powerball correctly. The chances of doing this are a mere 1 in 292,201,338, which is quite challenging! Yet, millions of people play this game every week because winning the Powerball can change one’s life.
The Powerball drawing is held three times a week—Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm ET (Eastern Time). Tickets are sold up to just before the drawing, though deadlines and ticket prices differ for each state. The lottery is sold in 45 US states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. It can also be watched online.
What do you learn?
Winning games such as Powerball is purely a matter of luck, but what this Californian player’s experience teaches us is that failing to win the jackpot does not necessarily mean losing. A minor error can sometimes result in a huge prize amount.
With the jackpot now at $461 million, lottery enthusiasts in the US have their hearts racing. Everyone’s waiting for the next draw, and it will be exciting to know who will be the next millionaire!
FAQs
Q1. How much did the California Powerball player win?
The player won $63,554 by matching four white balls and the red Powerball.
Q2. Where was the winning ticket purchased?
The ticket was bought at Northgate Market in Bell, California.
Q3. What were the winning numbers for the March 22 draw?
The numbers were 6, 7, 25, 46, 57, and the Powerball was 12.
Q4. When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next draw is scheduled for Monday, March 24, with a jackpot of $461 million.
Q5. What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292,201,338.